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2002 Chevrolet Impala – Rear Brake Rotors Rust Quickly

My father has a 2002 Chevrolet Impala with the following brake problem. The rear rotors rust very quickly and do not ever clean themselves. The dealer replaced the rotors during warranty period, but need replaced again.

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1996 Buick Park Avenue – Steam from Engine

I am a graduate student on a budget, with a 1996 Buick Park Avenue. Yesterday and 2 days ago, I noticed white steam coming out of the car’s front when I stopped at a red light. I also noticed that it did not occur after a longer ride.

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1990 Ford F-150 Pickup Misfires

My 1990 Ford F-150 4×4 Pickup with the 5.0 EFI begins to misfire and stumble only after reaching full operating temperature. It runs great when cold.

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1993 Ford Explorer Sport Intermittent Start Problems

I have a 1993 Ford Explorer Sport that has intermittent start problems. This started out small enough and was only a problem in the summer months. We figured to just make sure we parked it in the shade. This seemed to work for a couple of years.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Fan Belt Makes Squealing Noise

We bought a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix a couple of weeks ago. When we first started the car, it made a squealing noise, but the man we bought it from sprayed WD-40 on the drive belt and it stopped.

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2006 Jeep Rubicon Engine Knock

My 2006 Jeep Rubicon 4.0 L engine has a slight knock but not a compression knock. More like a clicking sound, bur its getting louder. Have you heard from anyone else who has had this same problem? My dealer tells me its normal engine noise. I have had 6 Jeeps with the 4.0 L engine and have never had this problem.

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1991 Ford F-150 Vibrates at High-Speed

I have a 1991 Ford F-150 with 83,000 km. I have experienced a vibration at exactly 80km hour, which continues as I increase speed. It does not get better the faster I drive.

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Oil Pressure Gauge On My Car Now Reads High

Why did oil pressure gauge of my car suddenly move from normal to HIGH?

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1994 Buick – ABS Light Is On

My neighbor has 1994 Buick. The ABS light has come on. What are possible problems and or solutions?

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1995 Chevrolet Camaro – Battery Goes Dead Now and Then

I recently replaced my 1995 Chevrolet Camaro v6 engine with a point 2002 6-speed 1L engine. Every three days, the battery goes dead and I would have to jump-start it.